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On Fri, 24 Oct 1997, Malcolm Doble wrote: > My wife Christine was recently (2 days) diagnosed as PD. She is 43; we have two children 2 & 5 yrs. Chris had a MRI to rule out tumors and the neurologist said 99% sure PD. We are devastated and awaiting a second opinion appt with another neuro. > > > I will appreciate any caregiving advice/direction; I think I saw that there is a file on the list with info. > > Malcom, hello. The American Parkinson Disease Association (800-223-2732) has distributed a booklet of some 120 pages entitled _Young Parkinson's Handbook_ published in 1995. Phone them and ask for a free copy. It is the best place to start getting reliable information. -------------------- Sid Roberts 67/dx3 [log in to unmask] Youngstown, Ohio